What Apple will show in 2022: 18 devices

Apple has had a surprisingly busy 2021 with the announcement of reimagined iMacs and MacBook Pros, the iPhone 13 lineup, the long-awaited AirTag, and more. In 2022, even more gadgets are expected in all major product categories. Perhaps for the first time in a long time we will see a completely new type of device. We tell you what we already know about all this.

1. Macbook Air

Release dates: second half of the year.

One of the most anticipated new products of the year can be called the MacBook Air. He is waiting for the biggest redesign in the history of the line - to match the fresh "proshki".

Rumor has it, the new Air model will have a cool miniLED display, notch, MagSafe magnetic charging and a new case with the same thickness around the entire perimeter. Six or even seven colors are expected at once, and in all cases, the screen frame, and with it the “bangs”, and even the keyboard will be white.

At the heart of the filling is the new M2 chip. It will be more powerful than the M1, but in terms of graphics performance it will be noticeably inferior to the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Therefore, it will not become a direct competitor for the current MacBook Pro.

2. Macbook Pro

Release dates: second half of the year.

Relatively recently appeared gossip and another new Apple laptop, a more affordable version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. It should be positioned as a replacement for the current 13-inch firmware from the M1, which was released in 2020.

From a more recent leak became knownthat such a model will not have a miniLED display with ProMotion technology (120 Hz), it will also receive a smaller diagonal (probably 13 inches) and a more modest amount of memory.

3. Mac mini

Release dates: second half of the year.

The compact Mac mini is also getting a redesign this year. Him attributed a thinner body with a reflective plexiglass-like surface and a more powerful ARM chip - probably an M1 Pro/Max or M2.

Also, the PC will receive magnetic charging, like the new iMac, white non-slip strips on the bottom and four USB-C ports - against two in the current model.

4–5. Mac Pro

Release dates: unknown.

There are rumors about the Mac Pro two radically different new models. The first should get a “cubic” body in the style of the Power Mac G4 Cube and an ARM processor. It will be available in configurations with 20 or 40 compute cores (16 or 32 of which are high performance) and 64 or 128 graphics cores.

According to others, Apple is preparing at least one more Mac Pro with an Intel processor - the server Ice Lake Xeon W-3300. Externally, such a PC will not differ from its predecessor, but at a price it will noticeably surpass it.

6. iMac

Release dates: first half of the year.

The New iMac That's Rumored mentioned like the iMac Pro, it will get a 27-inch screen with a miniLED panel and a 120Hz refresh rate. Outwardly, it will be similar to the iMac 24 ″ and the Pro Display XDR monitor - with a thin black frame.

As for the filling, it is worth waiting for the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal memory in the base configuration. One of the main features of the iMac Pro could be Face ID facial recognition technology.

7. iPad Pro

Release dates: Spring.

The sixth generation iPad Pro will for the first time receive support for wireless charging, including reverse charging, which allows you to power a watch or a case with wireless headphones.

At first it was believed that such recharge would be implemented through a glass back cover, which will appear on the tablet. However, in more recent leaks saysthat Apple decided to limit itself to increasing the “apple” on the rear panel - Qi-charging will be performed through it (the technology does not work through metal).

Also, the tablet can be equipped with a 5G modem and a more capacious battery. The 11-inch version will finally get a miniLED screen and will be no different from the 12.9-inch except for the size.

8. iPad Air

Release dates: Spring.

iPad Air fifth generation, rumored, should get about the same stuffing as the last one iPad mini. The novelty is credited with the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle front a camera that supports the Center Stage function, which allows you to always keep the subject in frame.

In terms of design, the new iPad Air will be indistinguishable from the current model - the same body with a flat profile, a button with a fingerprint scanner on top and a single rear 12 MP photo module.

9–10. Watch Series 8

Release dates: autumn.

The next generation of Apple smartwatches maybe get a non-invasive glucometer that will allow people with diabetes to control their blood sugar levels. It has also been repeatedly reported that the company is working on the introduction of body temperature sensors and blood pressure monitoring.

However, much more interesting hearing about the release of a special Watch Series modification with a shock-resistant case - like a Casio G-Shock watch. This accessory will be focused on athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. With an increased level of protection, it will offer all the same features as the basic version of the Watch Series 8.

11. Watch Series SE

Release dates: autumn.

The SE version is waiting for a minor update, sure insiders. The watch is credited with a fresher processor and several new health tracking features.

The accessory will be developed on the basis of Watch Series 6, but the functions of a pulse oximeter, ECG and Always-On Display will not be. At the same time, relative to the current model, the Series SE 2 can have a larger display - in both versions.

12. AirPods Pro 2

Timing exita: autumn.

There are plenty of rumors about AirPods Pro 2 on the Web. Almost in all mentioned shape reduction by eliminating the stem, a new chip for minimal signal delay and noise reduction, as well as sensors for tracking physical activity.

Some insiders reported about the appearance of a case with a sound locator for finding an accessory and support for the Apple Lossless (ALAC) codec, which provides lossless compression. And here some surprise from Apple may await us, since the ALAC format is exclusively a wire, but not Bluetooth.

13. iPhone SE

Release dates: Spring.

Most insiders believe that in 2022 Apple will release its latest smartphone in a classic case, with wide screen bezels and Touch ID under the display. Yes, we are talking about the third generation iPhone SE.

If the design continues, its main improvements will be a more powerful processor, 5G support, and an even lower price tag (although it's hard to believe). The announcement may already be in March.

As for rumors about a full-screen SE model based on the iPhone XR, then such a device should be expected only by 2023.

14–17. iPhone 14

Release dates: autumn.

New autumn iPhones will be presented four models, among which there will no longer be mini - it will be replaced by a large “inexpensive” smartphone with a 6.7″ screen and the name iPhone 14 Max.

Perhaps the main feature of the "firmware" will be transition from the "bangs" to the holes for the selfie camera and Face ID sensors. If this detail is confirmed, then outwardly distinguishing top models from base ones will become much easier.

All four smartphones should get an improved wide-angle selfie camera, and the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max should also get a new 48-megapixel main camera with support for 8K recording. It seems less likely that they will have a periscope module for optical zoom, but there have also been such leaks.

Also doubtful gossip about non-bulging lenses on the back. That is, the entire back panel should have the same thickness around the perimeter. Now in the area of ​​​​the photomodule, the thickness of the iPhone is about a centimeter, so it is still hard to believe in complete alignment.

As for prices, it is worth waiting for the rise in price of Pro versions - for 100 dollars each (up to 1099 and 1199). The base iPhone 14 will start at $799, while the iPhone 14 Max, which differs only in screen and battery capacity, will start at $899. Versions may be released in some countries without slot for the SIM card.

18. AR/VR headset

Release dates: the end of the year.

The announcement of a mixed reality headset in 2022 looks unlikely, especially in the face of a shortage of electronic components and rumors about problems during development. Nevertheless, some insiders are still confident in the release of this device at the end of the year.

The gadget will be the beginning of a completely new product line. He will receive Powerful Silicon M1 level processor and will work regardless of iPhone or Mac. It can be used for both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) thanks to a pair of 4K Micro OLED displays from Sony.

Apple plans to provide the gadget with a "wide range of applications" with an eye to replacing the iPhone within ten years.